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Applause Rural Touring

Also known as: Applause

Main areas of activity1. Delivery of Touring Activity2. Promoter and Volunteer Engagement3. Delivery of Artistic Development

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Activities & Mission

Main areas of activity1. Delivery of Touring Activity2. Promoter and Volunteer Engagement3. Delivery of Artistic Development

Grants

Applause Rural Touring makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£463,771
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
arts, culture, heritage, or science

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£594,284
Latest Expenditure
£463,771

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £490,414
Charitable Activities £96,002
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,868
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £463,771
Raising Funds £0
Governance £720
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£594,284
£463,771£463,771£431,438£289,8396 / 0
2024
£454,808
£423,3890 / 0
2023
£294,159
£445,2140 / 0
2022
£287,708
£381,4230 / 0
2021
£537,819
£272,945£272,490£514,276£228,7826 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Applause Rural Touring

What does Applause Rural Touring do?

Main areas of activity1. Delivery of Touring Activity2. Promoter and Volunteer Engagement3. Delivery of Artistic Development

How much income did Applause Rural Touring report in 2025?

Applause Rural Touring reported total income of £594k and reported expenditure of £464k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Applause Rural Touring registered as a charity?

Applause Rural Touring was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2016 as charity number 1165632. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Applause Rural Touring?

Applause Rural Touring is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Applause Rural Touring operate?

Applause Rural Touring operates across 5 areas, including East Sussex, Essex, Kent and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Applause Rural Touring a registered charity?

Yes — Applause Rural Touring is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165632.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 February 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5073500
Charity Number
1165632

Trustees

Amanda Cusimano
Daniel King
Elizabeth Newall
Elizabeth Pencavel
Katherine Portman Smith
Louise Knight
Louise Searle

Also Known As

  • Applause

Data & trust

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